FoxTALE will be upgraded during the Christmas break and unavailable for an extended time starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. to Friday, Dec. 28, at 6 a.m., We realize this is longer than usual and apologize for any inconvenience, but hope you will be enjoying the holidays.
Questions? Email the tech team at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.
– Your Educational Technology Team
University Advancement will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, through Tuesday, Jan. 1. As you contemplate any calendar-year-end gifts or engage with others who might be contemplating a year-end gift, please take note of the following dates.
To make a 2018 tax-deductible donation …
Please double-check your offices and desks to ensure all donations are delivered in a timely manner so as to honor the generosity of our donors. All members of University Advancement will be available to answer calls and emails pertaining to year-end giving, but the office itself will be closed during this time.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Please be aware that the IT department will be closed for the university’s Christmas break from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.
If you encounter a problem at any time during the days IT is closed, please email the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu. One of our team members will get back to you as soon as the office reopens with full services available.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
This Advent season the Office for Spiritual Life has been coordinating with the Newberg School District to provide meals to students who are vulnerable to food insecurity over the extended holiday break.
If you would like to contribute to our effort, please send monetary gifts or grocery store gift cards to the Office for Spiritual Life by Thursday morning (Dec. 20), so that grocery store gift cards can be distributed to families before the end of the week.
If you have questions, please contact our office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503-554.2320.
The campus will be completely locked down beginning Friday night, Dec. 21, and will remain locked until the morning of Jan. 2. If you plan to work or be on campus during those times, please remember to bring your ID card and office and/or room key.
FoxTALE will be upgraded during the Christmas break and unavailable for an extended time starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, to 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 28. We realize this is longer than usual and apologize for any inconvenience, but hope you will be enjoying the holidays.
Questions? Email the tech team at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.
– Your Educational Technology Team
Today (Wednesday), from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Wood-Mar/EHS parking lot will be closed, due to a hazardous waste haul processing. Stay out of harm’s way and park elsewhere. Thank you!
If you have any questions, call Teresa Arnold at ext. 2724.
University Advancement will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, through Tuesday, Jan. 1. As you contemplate any calendar-year-end gifts or engage with others who might be contemplating a year-end gift, please take note of the following dates.
To make a 2018 tax-deductible donation …
Please double-check your offices and desks to ensure all donations are delivered in a timely manner so as to honor the generosity of our donors. All members of University Advancement will be available to answer calls and emails pertaining to year-end giving, but the office itself will be closed during this time.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
In-store pick-up is now available at georgefoxshop.com. Buy or rent your spring textbooks and select in-store pick-up as your shipping method. Be sure to stock up on all your spring supplies, too!
Your textbooks and supplies will be available for pick-up when you arrive in the spring.
You can also shop at the Bruin Store. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this week (Dec. 17-21) and we will be closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 1.
Thank you and Go Bruins!
Tomorrow (Wednesday), from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Wood-Mar/EHS parking lot will be closed, due to a hazardous waste haul processing. Stay out of harm’s way and park elsewhere. Thank you!
If you have any questions, call Teresa Arnold at ext. 2724.
In-store pick-up is now available at georgefoxshop.com. Buy or rent your spring textbooks and select in-store pick-up as your shipping method. Be sure to stock up on all your spring supplies, too!
Your textbooks and supplies will be available for pick-up when you arrive in the spring.
You can also shop at the Bruin Store. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this week (Dec. 17-21) and we will be closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 1.
Thank you and Go Bruins!
The Hadlock Center will be open throughout Christmas break. Come in and enjoy the space while it’s quiet. See modified hours below.
If you have any questions, contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.
The university’s offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, through Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.
Libraries (including the Murdock Library 24/7 space) on the Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 1. The libraries will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the week of Dec. 17 and will reopen on Jan. 2 with the same 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours.
The Bruin Store will also be closed. You are still free to purchase items online at georgefoxshop.com.
Bills for spring term are in the mail. Before you rush to pay, you might want to consider waiting until Jan. 1, 2019, to make payment.
Wonder why? Read our most recent edition of the SFS News to learn more. In brief, there are possible negative tax impacts of making payment for the spring term in December. The exception to this is when a transaction has a December due date.
Find more info on SFS News here.
The Bruin Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today (Saturday) for commencement. If you are a graduate, be sure to bring your Bruin Store coupon with you when you shop!
Below are our hours for the remainder of Christmas break:
We will resume our normal semester hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 14.
Email Michael Simmons at 1478mgr@follett.com for more information.
The Hadlock Center will be open throughout Christmas break. Come in and enjoy the space while it’s quiet. See modified hours below.
If you have any questions, contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.
George Fox is partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide shuttle service to Portland International Airport. Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot.
Here are the details:
Each shuttle can fit five to six passengers. The cost per student is based on the total number of passengers during the scheduled times, so if you can fill one shuttle the cost per student could be as low as $15 (if you have a total of six passengers). Cost for one student is $65.
If you make your reservations more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. To reserve your spot, go online to Hillsboro Airporter & Car Service LLC.
Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with a credit card to pay for their student’s fare. Hillsboro Airporter has 24/7 service. It will work with students and their families, putting students together to lower the cost of the fare.
Other options for transportation can be found on the above website. Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).
Join us for “Crepes for a Cause” on the quad this morning (Wednesday) from 9 a.m. to noon. Buy fresh crepes with all the toppings for $3 each. All proceeds go to Every Child and will be used to purchase Christmas gift cards for youth in foster care in Yamhill County.
You can learn more about Every Child by visiting their website.
Contact Tricia Hornback (phornback@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The Bruin Community Pantry is seeking volunteers for the spring 2019 semester. Areas for volunteering are (but not limited to):
If you are interested in volunteering and would like more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon or attend one of two informational meetings:
Refreshments will be provided! Please RSVP by Monday, Jan. 14, here.
On the sheet, there are three tabs at the bottom:
Need more information? Check out the Bruin Community Pantry Facebook page and website.
If you are not able to attend one of these meetings but are interested in volunteering, please contact Jere at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.
George Fox is partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide shuttle service to Portland International Airport. Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot.
Here are the details:
Each shuttle can fit five to six passengers. The cost per student is based on the total number of passengers during the scheduled times, so if you can fill one shuttle the cost per student could be as low as $15 (if you have a total of six passengers). Cost for one student is $65.
If you make your reservations more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. To reserve your spot, go online to Hillsboro Airporter & Car Service LLC.
Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with a credit card to pay for their student’s fare. Hillsboro Airporter has 24/7 service. It will work with students and their families, putting students together to lower the cost of the fare.
Other options for transportation can be found on the above website. Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).
